Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) responded to a Fox News poll suggesting his state’s voters are worried he’s too close to President Donald Trump.

During an interview on America’s Newsroom on Thursday, host Bill Hemmer cited an August network poll showing that 51% of Ohio voters are “very concerned” or “extremely concerned” that Husted is basically in Trump’s pocket.

By comparison, only 44% of voters feared the same about Husted’s Democratic opponent, former Sen. Sherrod Brown.

Although the poll data is from nearly seven weeks ago, current polls show that Brown currently leads Husted 47% to 44%.

Husted’s support for AI data centers isn’t helping his cause, and Trump’s record-low polling numbers suggest the senator is taking a big risk if he hitches his wagon to the president’s star.

Hemmer noted the 51% number from the August poll and asked, “The president is coming to Ohio soon and north of Dayton. Do you want him there or ― and/or can you win without his support?”

“So look, the president won Ohio three times by eight, eight and 11 points,” Husted noted, while admitting midterm elections are usually tough on the ruling party.

He then made sure to let viewers know he is in the Trump tank no matter what.

“Donald Trump is fighting for lower prices; he is fighting for a stronger economy, and, again, I want to celebrate the working family tax cut plan, which [promises] no tax on tips and no tax on overtime and Social Security, a $2,200 tax credit for working families,” Husted said.

“These are things we have done to make life more affordable by letting people keep more to spend on their priorities,” he added.

Husted responds to polling showing a majority of Ohioans are concerned he's too close to Trump by kissing Trump's ass: "Donald Trump is fighting for lower prices. He's fighting for a stronger economy." pic.twitter.com/crWwS704M8

Husted’s blatant attempt to stay in Trump’s good graces didn’t go unnoticed on social media.

Translation: my loyalty to the President is more important than representing my constituents. https://t.co/WrUwSUzLcF

Is he that stupid or does he think Ohio voters are?

Look, maybe Republicans putting all their eggs in Trump basket will work out for them. But 50% of Ohio voters strongly disapprove of Trump! He's least popular President heading into the midterms of all time!!!!! https://t.co/REiYxI7Z2W

It took him 11-seconds into his answer to mention Joe Biden. https://t.co/zBnksVF0Od

Yeah, that'll fix the hole you are in. https://t.co/z0Ca73xX3d

Does he not know that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris aren't on the ballot at least she hasn't announced she's running. The man is supposed to represent his constituents not the president https://t.co/Zu7JTk0lUz

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